PII Tools

04/12/2024

Need help setting up your first device scan using PII Tools⁉️ Or want to know how to set up multiple devices at once?

Then our Quick Guide has got you covered! 🖥️💨 Follow the helpful step-by-step guide and even watch the video to become an immediate expert at setting up device scans!

Happy scanning! 🎇

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Step-by-step guide to make setting up a device scan easier than ever. Follow the steps or watch the video to start scanning today!

25/10/2024

Are you afraid of keeping sensitive data on your endpoints or file servers? 😱

In this video, we will show you how to install the PII Tools device agent so you can easily scan them.

Do the right thing. It's easy with PII Tools!

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The first step to successfully launching a device scan is installing the agent. In this video, we will show you how to install the PII Tools device agent so ...

15/10/2024

🚀 How Woolworths Saved Months of Working Time Using PII Tools 🚀

🔍 Challenge: Woolworths, a multinational retail company operating across Africa and Australia, needed a fast, reliable data discovery tool to meet compliance requirements like PCI DSS and the POPI Act. Their existing solution

🚀 How Woolworths Saved Months of Working Time Using PII Tools 🚀

🔍 Challenge: Woolworths, a multinational retail company operating across Africa and Australia, needed a fast, reliable data discovery tool to meet compliance requirements like PCI DSS and the POPI Act. Their existing solution was slow and inaccurate, struggling with the vast, structured, and unstructured data they collect from over 200 stores and an online division.

💡 Solution: Woolworths chose PII Tools for its modern AI capabilities, quick processing speed, and laser-focused accuracy, ensuring compliance without unnecessary feature bloat.

📈 Results:

✅ 30x increased scanning speed

✅ 168 man-hours saved annually

✅ Swift remediation steps now possible, reducing scanning time from weeks to hours!

Want to see how fast PII Tools can scan your environment? 👉 Schedule a demo today!



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02/10/2024

1 in 3 Americans have already fallen victim to identity theft. 😲

By now, we’ve all grown much too used to hearing about enormous data breaches on the news. But have you ever taken the time to learn what causes them and how they might be affecting you? 🫵

Check out our new article on data breaches and their consequences, and learn how to prevent these lose-lose data leaks from ever happening!

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Millions and even billions of private data records are stolen every year. Discover the cause and consequences of the dreaded Data Breach.

19/09/2024

🔐 Are You PCI DSS v4.1 Compliant? 🔐

The latest version of PCI DSS (v4.1) is in full effect, bringing new security requirements for handling cardholder data. With cyber threats constantly evolving, businesses must stay on top of these updates to ensure payment card data is properly protected.

To help you navigate these changes, we've prepared a PCI DSS v4.1 Checklist covering 10 key requirements, from firewall configurations and encryption protocols to data access restrictions and network monitoring.

Download your checklist and other free resources below! ✅

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Download personal and sensitive data protection whitepapers, checklists, and other useful resources.

18/09/2024

The most common myth in cybersecurity? 🔒

"It can't happen to us."

In today’s digital landscape, this mindset is a dangerous assumption. Data breaches, phishing attacks, and insider threats don’t discriminate based on company size or industry. Every organization that handles sensitive data is a target.

💡 Think about it: Cyber threats evolve every day. Just because your business hasn’t been hit yet doesn’t mean it’s invincible.

That’s where PII Tools comes in.

Our software is designed to help organizations discover, analyse, and remediate Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

We help you stay proactive, not reactive.

🔒 Why leave your security to chance? Ensure your company’s defenses are as strong as the data you’re protecting.

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Analyze personal data and sensitive information at scale. The world's leading data discovery tool for internal PII compliance and MSPs.

10/09/2024

"AI is a powerful tool that, when used correctly, can transform businesses and create new opportunities for growth and innovation." 🤖🦾

In his latest article, our client Shane Reid, Group Director & CEO for North America at Umlaut Solutions, provides a comprehensive guide for financial executives looking to harness the full potential of AI. A key takeaway? The critical importance of data discovery in AI success.

We’re proud that PII Tools is featured as a trusted solution for identifying and protecting sensitive data. Our cutting-edge tools enable organizations to map their data landscape, ensuring AI models are built on secure, high-quality data—paving the way for smarter decisions and stronger outcomes. 📈

Read the full article to learn how AI and data governance can transform your business! 👇🏽

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As a long-term advocate for AI, I firmly believe that AI is not about replacing humans but augmenting and upskilling them. It is a powerful tool that, when used correctly, can transform businesses and create new opportunities for growth and innovation. For financial executives, AI promises unparalle...

04/09/2024

Could you imagine a company today storing your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in a filing cabinet, guarded by nothing other than a safety lock? 🗃️🔐

Well, those used to be the humble beginnings for protecting PII. But we’ve come a long way since then, and technology 🤖 has truly taken over.

Discover the evolution of PII protection in our latest article and see if your practices haven’t “fallen out of style”, much like the PII paper trails of old! 📁

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From filing cabinets and safety locks to AI-driven platforms and automated software. Discover the ways PII is protected today.

29/08/2024

It seems like only yesterday that v4 of the PCI DSS was published – and they’ve already issued a revised version! 😲

Make sure you’re up-to-date on some of the latest changes by checking out our new article dedicated to PCI DSS v4.0.1.✅

When it comes to data protection standards ⚔️, you never want to get left behind!

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The long-awaited update to version 4 of the PCI DSS has only been in force since spring 2024. And already it’s been revised into v4.0.1. Let’s take a look at 3 changes you need to know about. First There Was v4 Before we get too deep into this latest revision, it’s important we’re all up to ...

21/08/2024

🚀 Thrilled to share how integrating PII tools has transformed the way Umlaut Solutions manages vast amounts of client data.

According to Shane Reid, Group Director and CEO – North America, these tools have not only enhanced accuracy but also significantly reduced the risk of data breaches.

It's all about staying ahead in data security while delivering seamless service!

15/08/2024

📹 Uncover Person Cards® by PII Tools with Our Latest Video! 📹

🔍 What’s Inside?

✅ See how Person Cards® effortlessly organize and manage your data.

✅ Learn how this feature simplifies DSAR responses, enhances breach responses, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Don’t miss out on this game-changing technology! 📹 Watch the video now 👇

PII Tools automatically links up all of the PII, PCI and PHI that its AI detectors found on each individual, such as their name, email, DoB or credit card, f...

13/08/2024

✅ Petabytes of data scanned in a few months
✅ Millions of clients' records protected
✅ Man-hours saved, resulting in reducing headcount

Umlaut Solutions is a leading provider of data services, automation, and governance risk compliance advisory.

What else did Shane Reid, their Group Director, CEO for North America have to say about PII Tools? 🔍

Read the freshly published case study and find out!

How Umlaut Solutions integrated PII Tools and scanned petabytes of data in a few months, protected millions of citizens, and saved time.